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Alabama Democratic spokeswoman launches s-bomb across state; apologizes

The message was short, simple and was all included in the subject line. Problem is, those letters began with an s and ended with a t.... More

State finance director says contractor has right to public office, resources

MONTGOMERY - A private contractor who uses a state office and public resources does so under the terms of her contract, acting state Finance Director Bill Newton said today.... More

Zoa White slaying suspect Carlos Kennedy denied bond in capital murder case

MOBILE, Ala. -- A judge denied bond this morning for a man charged with capital murder in the slaying of Zoa White, a former campaign aide for Gov. Bob Riley. Through an appointed attorney, 24-year-old Carlos Edward Kennedy entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, temporary insanity and diminished capacity.... More

Rep. Bobby Bright says he's 'very surprised' his Pelosi quip got so much attention

Bright had answered a question about whether he would support Pelosi for another term as speaker of the House by saying that any number of things could happen before the January vote, including that Pelosi could "get sick and die."... More

Stimulus job funding expires at month's end for 2,300 in Alabama

More than 2,300 needy Alabamians working for salaries provided by federal stimulus funds probably will lose their jobs at the end of the month.... More

Mo Brooks and Steve Raby: Two different visions on role of next congressman

Brooks and Raby shared the stage Thursday, as Brooks pitched the race for the 5th Congressional District as part of a national battle against socialism and Raby, calling himself bipartisan, focused on brining home federal dollars.... More

Archibald: The racism of ... what did he say?

It's time we really talked about race.For real. For once.Not in whispers or innuendo. Not in code.If Alabama's Democrats taught us anything with their PR pratfall in picking a Jefferson County judicial candidate, it is that we need to talk....... More

Troy King joins legal brief in support of Arizona's controversial immigration law

"Our states are being harmed by the influx of illegal aliens. The federal government has failed to protect us by securing our borders," King said.... More

Committee delays computer contract after learning company rep using state resources

MONTGOMERY -- A legislative oversight committee today delayed approval of a computer contract after learning the firm's Montgomery representative works out of a state office building.... More

Two Alabama Republican justices give to Democratic Supreme Court candidates

Two Republican justices have donated to Democratic candidates for the Alabama Supreme Court, causing a potential split in an election year that otherwise has appeared rosy for the GOP.... More